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According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was sometimes depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. Cupid was generally seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all, but his matchmaking could cause mischief. Venus wasn't above using her son's power to get revenge on her rivals, and she once plotted to have the beautiful mortal Psyche fall in love with a despicable man. But the plan backfired: Cupid fell in love with Psyche, and she eventually became his immortal wife.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Figures like Venus and Cupid make appearances in scenes that champion love and life.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Eros, known as Cupid in Roman mythology, was the ancient Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth with a bow and arrow.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
What are the names of the reindeer in order?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
—John Tufts Usa Today Network, Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Cupid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cupid. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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